Commercial invoices must be furnished for all merchandise. Both certificate of origin and commercial invoice must be visaed by one of the Guatemalan Consuls located in principal cities of the United States. Senders must present to the nearest Guatemalan Consul five copies of the commercial invoice covering their parcels. The certificate of origin, and the original invoice which is returned after certification shall not be enclosed in the parcel, but forwarded under separate cover to the addressee. The remaining copies are retained by the Consul. Consular fees are collected at the point of destination of the parcels in Guatemala. It is understood that in cases where parcels of value are received in Guatemala without the certified invoices and the addressees are unable to produce such invoices the parcels will be delivered, but the addressees will be required to pay the usual import duties plus a fine of 50 percent of the duties. The invoices must indicate (1) name and address of shipper; (2) name and address of consignee; (3) date of the invoice; (4) marks, countermarks, and numbers; (5) number and kind of package; (6) contents of merchandise in detail; (7) weights in kilograms-legal, net and gross; (8) value of merchandise; (9) expenses, such as postage, commissions, etc.; (10) declaration that all the prices and particulars are true and correct. The invoices must be signed in ink. Parcels may be addressed to banks or other organizations for ultimate delivery to second addressees. The latter however may not take delivery without written authority from the first addressee, unless the sender arranges for change of address as provided in Part 247 of this chapter. Prohibitions. Arms, etc.: Arms in general, except certain arms for hunting. For other reasons: Military supplies of all kinds. Also see § 231.2 of this chapter. Classifications, weight limits and dimensions. See Chart 1 in front of the appendix and Part 222 of this chapter. Surface rates. See Chart 1 and Chart 2 reference tables. Air rates. Letters, 25 cents per half ounce. (See Chart 3, Table IV.) Single post cards and aerogrammes, 13 cents each. Printed matter, matter for the blind, samples of merchandise, and small packets, 60 cents first 2 ounces; 30 cents each additional 2 ounces or fraction. (See Chart 3, Table VII.) Registration. Fee, 80 cents. Maximum indemnity, $8.17. Return receipt: 15 cents to return by surface, 28 cents to return by air. See Part 242 of this chapter. Insurance. Not applicable to postal union mail. Special handling. Available to U.S. exchange office for surface AO packages. See chart 6 for fees. Special delivery. No service. Prohibitions and import restrictions. Paper money and other instruments of payment, letters of credit, securities, or deeds. unless accompanied by a permit issued by the Guinea authorities. Perishable biological materials. Articles prohibited or restricted as parcel post are prohibited or restricted in the postal union mail. Also see § 221.3 of this chapter. Weight limit. 44 pounds. Dimensions. Length, 32 feet; length and girth combined, 6 feet. For rates over 10 pounds, charge $24.40 for each even 10 pounds plus the rate given above for the remaining pounds and/or ounces, if any. If there are none, charge from the table for the first 10 pounds. Special handling. Available to port of dispatch only. See Chart 6 for fees. Registration. No provision. Insurance. No provision. Observations. The Guinea postal authorities collect domestic postage from the addressees. Prohibitions. Arms, etc.: Daggers, sword-canes, brass knuckles, blackjacks, and other secret weapons. For other reasons: Foreign products, natural or manufactured, having markings, labels, or wrappings of any kind which may give the impression that they are of French origin. Articles bearing the "Red Cross" or "Geneva Cross" as a trademark. Foreign products from a place having the same name as a place in France must bear, in addition to the name of that place, the name of the country of origin and the word "Importé” (imported) very conspicuously. Preserved fish, vegetables, and plums must bear on each container an indication of the country of origin in raised or sunken letters at least 4 millimeters (% inch) high, in the middle of the lid and of the bottom, in a space not bearing any inscription. Cases and wrappers containing these products must bear adhering letters indicating the country of origin. Weights and measures not of the metric system. Also see § 231.2 of this chapter. Import restrictions. The attention of senders should be called to the following requirements, which are to be met by addressees: The following articles are subject to special regulations upon importation: Artificial mineral waters. Firearms and airguns. Phonograph records. GUYANA Postal Union Mail Classifications, weight limits, and dimensions. See Chart 1 in front of the appendix and Part 222 of this chapter. Surface rates. See Chart 1 and Chart 2 reference tables. Air rates. Letters, 15 cents per half ounce. (See Chart 3, Table II.) Single post cards and aerogrammes, 13 cents each. Printed matter, matter for the blind, samples of merchandise, and small packets, 50 cents first 2 ounces; 20 cents each additional 2 ounces or fraction. (See Chart 3, Table VI.) Registration. Fee, 80 cents. Maximum indemnity, $8.17. Return receipt: 15 cents to return by surface, 28 cents to return by air. See Part 242 of this chapter. Insurance. Not applicable to postal union mail. Special handling. Available to U.S. dispatching exchange offices for surface AO packages. See Chart 6 for fees. Special delivery. Yes. See Chart 5 for fees and other conditions. Money orders. Yes. See § 171.2 of this chapter. Observations. Combination mailings as defined in § 222.8(a) of this chapter are accepted. Prohibitions and import restrictions. Coins, gold, silver, jewelry, and other precious articles. Bees and silkworms. Perishable biological materials. Articles prohibited or restricted as parcel post are prohibited or restricted in postal union mail. Also see § 221.3 of this chapter. Weight limit. 22 pounds. Dimensions. Greatest combined length and girth, 6 feet. Greatest length, 31⁄2 feet, except that parcels may measure up to 4 feet in length, on condition that parcels over 42 and not over 44 inches in length do not exceed 24 inches in girth, parcels over 44 and not over 46 inches in length do not exceed 20 inches in girth, and parcels over 46 inches and up to 4 feet in length do not exceed 16 inches in girth. Sealing. Insured parcels must, and ordinary parcels may, be sealed. Postal forms required. One Form 2922, one Form 2966, one Form 2972. Surface parcel rates. Two pounds or less, $1.10; each additional pound or fraction, 35 cents. (See Chart 4, Table II.) Air parcel rates. Four ounces or less, $1.54; each additional 4 ounces or fraction, 31 cents. INSURED VALUE TWENTY-FIVE DOLLARS AND 77.25 GOLD FRANCS Show the insured value in U.S. currency (figures only) in the appropriate space on the dispatch note (Form 2972). See Part 243 of this chapter for method of converting U.S. currency into gold francs and for general information on insurance. Coin; platinum, gold, or silver, whether manufactured or unmanufactured; precious stones, jewelry, or other precious articles sent as parcel post must be insured. Prohibitions. Clocks, watches, or other articles bearing any imitation of a British assay mark. Ham and bacon. Artificial Christmas trees and plastic flowers. Also see § 231.2 of this chapter. Import restrictions. The attention of senders should be called to the following requirements, which are to be met by addressees: Arms are not delivered unless the addressee produces a police permit. Antibiotic medicines require a license issued by the Medical Board. HAITI Postal Union Mail Classifications, weight limits, and dimensions. See Chart 1 in front of the appendix and Part 222 of this chapter. Small packets not accepted. Surface rates. See Chart 1 and Chart 2 reference tables. Air rates. Letters, 15 cents per half ounce. (See Chart 3, Table II.) Single post cards and aerogrammes, 13 cents each. Printed matter, matter for the blind, and samples of merchandise, 40 cents first 2 ounces; 10 cents each additional 2 ounces or fraction. (See Chart 3, Table V.) Registration. Fee, 80 cents. Maximum indemnity, $8.17. Return receipt: 15 cents to return by surface, 28 cents to return by air. See Part 242 of this chapter. Insurance. Not applicable to postal union mail. Special handling. Available to U.S. exchange office for surface AO packages. See Chart 6 for fees. Special delivery. No service. Observations. In order for international reply coupons to be exchanged in Haiti, the reply coupons and the articles of correspondence to be prepaid must be presented at the same time. Combination mailings as defined in § 222.8(a) of this chapter are accepted. Prohibitions. Jewels. Perishable biological materials. Banknotes and coins. Remittances in cash when sent from banks in the United States to their respective branches in Haiti, and values payable to bearer to any addresses, are accepted at the risk of the senders. Also see § 221.3 of this chapter. Parcel Post Weight limit. 44 pounds. Dimensions. Greatest combined length and girth, 6 feet. Greatest length, 31⁄2 feet, except that parcels may measure up to 4 feet in length, on condition that parcels over 42 and not over 44 inches in length do not exceed 24 inches in girth, parcels over 44 and not over 46 inches in length do not exceed 20 inches in girth, and parcels over 46 inches and up to 4 feet in length do not exceed 16 inches in girth. Sealing. Compulsory. Postal forms required. One Form 2922, one Form 2966. Surface parcel rates. Two pounds or less, $1; each additional pound or fraction, 30 cents. (See Chart 4, Table I.) Air parcel rates. Four ounces or less, $1.43; each additional 4 ounces or fraction, 22 cents. For rates over 10 pounds, charge $8.80 for each even 10 pounds plus the rate given above for the remaining pounds and/or ounces, if any. If there are none, charge from the table for the first 10 pounds. Special handling. Available to port of dispatch only. See Chart 6 for fees. Registration. No provision. Insurance. No provision. Observations. If addressees in Haiti fail to pay the import duties after acceptance and verification of their parcels, the contents may be sold at auction by the customs authorities. Parcels may be addressed to banks or other organizations for ultimate delivery to second addressees. The latter, however, may not take delivery without written authority from the first addressee, unless the sender arranges for change of address as provided in Part 247 of this chapter. Prohibitions. No list furnished, but the general prohibitions and restrictions shown under § 231.2 of this chapter. HONDURAS (REPUBLIC OF) Postal Union Mail Classifications, weight limits, and dimensions. See Chart 1 in front of the appendix and Part 222 of this chapter. Surface rates. See Chart 1 and Chart 2 reference tables. Air rates. Letters, 15 cents per half ounce. (See Chart 3, Table II.) Single post cards and aerogrammes, 13 cents each. Printed matter, matter for the blind, samples of merchandise, and small packets, 40 cents first 2 ounces; 10 cents each additional 2 ounces or fraction. (See Chart 3, Table V.) Registration. Fee, 80 cents. Maximum indemnity, $8.17. Return receipt: 15 cents to return by surface, 28 cents to return by air. See Part 242 of this chapter. Insurance. Not applicable to postal union mail. Special handling. Available to U.S. exchange office for surface AO packages. See Chart 6 for fees. Special delivery. Yes. See Chart 5 for fees and other conditions. Money orders. No service. Observations. Letters are not acceptable if they appear to have been opened and resealed or if they are in soiled envelopes. Adhesive strips or gummed paper must not be used to seal letters unless the signature or name of the sender is written or stamped on the adhesive strips or gummed paper. Commercial invoices are required as for parcel post shipments. Combination mailings as defined in § 222.8(a) of this chapter are accepted under registration only. Prohibitions. Perishable biological materials. Articles prohibited as parcel post are prohibited in the postal union mail. Also see § 221.3 of this chapter. Parcel Post Weight limit. 44 pounds for Amapala, Comayagua, La Ceiba, Olanchito Progreso, Puerto Castilla, Puerto Cortez, San Pedro Sula, Tegucigalpa, and Tela; 22 pounds for other places. Dimensions. Greatest combined length and girth, 6 feet. Greatest length, 32 feet, except that parcels may measure up to 4 feet in length, on condition that parcels over 42 and not over 44 inches in length do not exceed 24 inches in girth, parcels over 44 and not over 46 inches in length do not exceed 20 inches in girth, and parcels over 46 inches and up to 4 feet in length do not exceed 16 inches in girth. Sealing. Compulsory. Postal forms required. One Form 2922, one Form 2966. Surface parcel rates. Two pounds or less, $1; each additional pound or fraction, 30 cents. (See Chart 4, Table I.) Air parcel rates. Four ounces or less, $1.35; each additional 4 ounces or fraction, 29 cents. For rates over 10 pounds, charge $11.60 for each even 10 pounds plus the rate given above for the remaining pounds and/or ounces, if any. If there are none, charge from the table for the first 10 pounds. Special handling. Available to port of dispatch only. See Chart 6 for fees. Registration. No provision. Insurance. No provision. Observations. Parcels may be addressed to banks or other organizations for ultimate delivery to second addressees. The latter however may not take delivery without written authority from the first addressee, unless the sender arranges for change of address as provided in Part 247 of this chapter. Parcels containing used clothing must be accompanied by a certificate of disinfection from the local board of health or from a firm with facilities for disinfecting the articles. Senders are to endorse the wrappers of such parcels to show that the certificate of disinfection is enclosed. Parcels from the United States are held at the disposal of addressees for a period of 90 days. |